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As the assistant director for UCLA Health's Behavioral Health Network, you can oversee the business and patient care support functions for our mental healthcare services. You'll play a critical role in ensuring that practices of board-certified psychiatrists, licensed family therapists, and licensed clinical social workers are able to help care for and heal their communities.

The Assistant Director will be a natural communicator, capable of working collaboratively with practice managers and staff to promote quality care. You'll have a commitment to excellence in care provision through positive communication and engagement of all stakeholders.

At UCLA Health, you can foster a network dedicated to healing your community.

JOB DUTIESBudgetary managementCare coordination and communicationPolicy development and deployment

Job Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONSSkill in planning, preparing and analyzing complete revenue and expenses budgets.Ability to creatively integrate competing demands and implement frequently changing procedures.Previous demonstrated expertise in managing patient services preferably in a behavioral health setting. Knowledge of medical terminology and health system registration procedures.A minimum of three years recent experience within an acute healthcare setting in a leadership or clinical role with a proven history of high performance.Substantial experience in leading, facilitating, and sustaining service redesign and improvement in a clinical setting using proven methodologies. (LEAN) Practical experience of process mapping and the use of Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles.Knowledge of computer software application including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point)Ability to travel to multiple clinics.

Mission, Vision, PhilosophyHealing humankind, one patient at a time.Through inner strength, we achieve the best outcomes.We turn great expectations into great accomplishments by having a clear philosophy. Our entire staff—acro...ss our vast health system—takes immense pride in honoring the beliefs that position us as a leader. Every day, we practice what we preach, bringing us closer to our patients, to our community, and to each other.Our Mission is to deliver leading-edge patient care, research, and education.Our Vision is to heal humankind, one patient at a time, by improving health, alleviating suffering, and delivering acts of kindness.Our Values ensure Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery in the work we do daily.